Air bag recall delays
The 2014 Enclave has about twice the model average complaint rate. Most complaints are about waiting for air bag recall parts.
Updated November 2026 · based on 292 owner complaints and 7 recalls
469 2.3x the Enclave average
7 free to fix at a dealer
Every Enclave year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Enclave
Top problems and what they cost
Air bag recall parts
Front air bag recall with long waits for parts.
Fix: Free under recall
Air bags
Engine power reduced
StabiliTrak and reduced power warnings, often timing chain related.
Fix: Timing chains $1,500 to $2,500
Electrical
Recalls
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may ...
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show all 7 recalls
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Buick Enclave
- Check by VIN that air bag recalls are done.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Enclave has 7 recalls on record, listed below.
- Watch for StabiliTrak warnings.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.27 of the 292 owner complaints about the 2014 Enclave involve the electrical system (9%).
- Ask for timing chain records.Knocking, ticking or rattling from the engine, especially when cold, can mean worn bearings, lifters or a stretched timing chain. These are engine-out repairs costing thousands.17 of the 292 owner complaints about the 2014 Enclave involve the engine (6%).
Questions
Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?
Air bag recall delays. The 2014 Enclave has about twice the model average complaint rate. Most complaints are about waiting for air bag recall parts.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Enclave have?
7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Enclave problems?
Air bag recall parts; Engine power reduced.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Buick Enclave SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.